Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastgate Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (70 Rentals)

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530 - JAMES PLAZA
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

530 - JAMES PLAZA

827 S James RdColumbus, OH 43227
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1467 E Mound
1 Bedroom Apartments

1467 E Mound

1467 E MoundColumbus, OH 43205
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Broadmoor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadmoor

880-886 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43205
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Sterling Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Court

3145-3235 Sterling LnColumbus, OH 43219

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Eastgate, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Eastgate Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastgate area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Belmont Apartments priced from $425. Granville Woods Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $455. Here are the most affordable Eastgate apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
Granville Woods Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$455
530 - JAMES PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$659
1157 Bryden Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$800
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$825
620 E. Town Street Apartments1 BR - +$50 Water1BR,1BA$825
Bexley PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$830
610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
Atcheson Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$841
Eden at Bexley CrossingThe Cassady1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastgate, OH

As of December 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eastgate area is the $1.02 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom Model at 610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Eastgate apartment is the 164 N 18th St Model at 164 N 18th St starting at $2,200 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Discovery District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastgate apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom5BR,5BA$1.02
164 N 18th St164 N 18th St3BR,3.5BA$1.14
Bexley House3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.23
619 Oak St, Unit 619 A Oak Street619 Oak St2BR,1BA$0.89
620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.09
849 Wellington Blvd, Unit 849849 Wellington Blvd2BR,1BA$1.10
851 Wellington Blvd, Unit 851851 Wellington Blvd2BR,1BA$1.17
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Atcheson Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
530 - JAMES PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Eastgate, Columbus, OH

Ranked #34

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Columbus. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Eastgate Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastgate Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Eastgate?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eastgate is under $849.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastgate?

The cheapest apartment in Eastgate is 530 - JAMES PLAZA which is listed at $659, while the average apartment in Eastgate costs $2,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastgate?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 27 regular apartments in Eastgate that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Eastgate?

Cheap apartments in Eastgate have an average cost of $491 which is $2,309 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastgate.

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